Creative Communications

B.S in Journalism
Minor in Art History
Illinois State University, August 2013-May 2017

-Extensive knowledge in the field of communication, including expert experience in all Adobe programs and Microsoft Word Suites
-Art history knowledge based on four years of studying various subjects and periods
-Writing skills from both my background in journalism and art history
-Skilled and experienced in both AP formatting and Chicago Style

Features Writer, The Vidette, Illinois State University, Normal IL
May 2015-Present
• Research, seek credible sources, coordinate interviews and write up to 6 articles per week
o Volunteer to write the most feature stories per week
o Hold office hours and write story briefs
• Have been selected as newspaper cover story feature and typically the top performing article online, as well as the features writer for all human interest stories
Content: http://bit.ly/1SQtKtQ
Manager John Plevka, jpplevk@ilstu.edu, 309-438-7688

Student Intern, University Galleries, Normal IL
January 2015-Present
• Trusted to handle, hang and coordinate gallery displays, historical art, faculty art and student art
• Assist with marketing of the gallery and events, and special event planning
• Manage organization of both hard copy and online filing
• Heavy lifting, painting and general repair, clean up during new exhibition installation
Manager: Gabe Johnson, gjjohns@ilstu.edu, 309-438-5487

 
The Joy of Marketing/Sarah Petty Photography, Springfield IL
August 2013-2014
• Data entry and Excel/spreadsheet experience for marketing purposes
• Coordinating and transporting photography equipment, assisted professional photographers with scheduled shoots
• Provided excellent customer service
Andrea Crawford-Whitehead, 217.787.9070
Renee Scott, renee@joyofmarketing.com

• HTML
• Microsoft office- expert
• Adobe Suites- expert

Communications, editing, Public Speaking, Writing

Bloomington Normal Art Colelctive, Sigma Sigma Sigma, The Vidette, University Galleries

English